First edition, first printing, precedes the UK edition by 2 years. Travers was fascinated by fairy tales and myths throughout her life. Sleeping Beauty was a tale which captivated her more than most. In this title Travers retells the tale as well as look at five different versions of the story with her views on the variations.

Octavo. Original blue and tan cloth boards, titles to spine in red and front cover in red, gilt rule to front cover. With the dust jacket. illustrations by Charles Keeping. A very good copy.